When it comes to the criminal defense world, though all criminal attorneys are created equal, there’s a clear difference between those that simply try to settle out of the gates, lawyers that appear at hearings to defend cases then trial attorneys that fight till the end.

This is an interesting topic for us to cover to say the least, though at the same time it’s a very common question we see asked online and charges we have helped defend in courts throughout Los Angeles County (Downtown, San Fernando, Van Nuys, etc.) over the past 20+ years.

Our team of Van Nuys criminal defense attorneys has handled thousands of assault cases over the years throughout Los Angeles County ranging from simple assault charges to aggravated assault, assault with a deadly weapon and other serious felonies. Based on our experience, this blog briefly touches on what we’ve seen over the past 20+ years and what we anticipate in the future.